The draft genome and transcriptome of Cannabis sativa

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Authors

Harm van Bakel · University of Toronto

Jake Stout · University of Saskatchewan

Atina G. Coté · University of Toronto

Carling M Tallon · Plant Biotechnology Institute

Andrew Sharpe · Plant Biotechnology Institute

Timothy R. Hughes · University of New Brunswick

Jonathan E. Page ·

Abstract

The availability of the Cannabis sativa genome enables the study of a multifunctional plant that occupies a unique role in human culture. Its availability will aid the development of therapeutic marijuana strains with tailored cannabinoid profiles and provide a basis for the breeding of hemp with improved agronomic characteristics.

Topics & Keywords

Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research GABA and Rice Research Polyamine Metabolism and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Genome biology

Volume 12, Issue 10, pp. R102-R102

DOI: 10.1186/gb-2011-12-10-r102

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